Did you know almost 10% of break-ins occur through garages and their side doors? Depending on your home’s layout, the chance of a break in occurring through your garage door may be more likely than neighbors. We wanted to write a blog on some tips regarding how to protect your home by increasing the security
Today’s day in age allows us to order things online and have them at our doors within days or even sometimes hours. With Amazon’s every growing presence (Some would say domination) household items, Christmas gifts, and even food can be dropped at our doors all throughout business hours. The advent of this convenience has also
Surveillance cameras provide home and business owners eyes all around their property. The ability to monitor every corner of a property adds a level of comfort and security for owners. Here at Secure Lock and Alarm, we are in the business of installing security and surveillance cameras for our customers in addition to our locksmith
When installing a video surveillance system, some business and homeowners think the visual presence of a camera would deter criminals and intruders. While this true in most cases, it also says to some criminals that whatever you are protecting is of higher value as you have gone through the extra effort to install a camera
Business owners, regardless of industry, need to rely on their security solutions to sleep well at night. Whether it be securing company data or physical product and supply, feeling a sense of true security improves time spent out of office for owners and employees alike. Here at Secure Lock & Alarm, we use our industry
Technology has taken a major jump in the past decade. We have moved away from the broadband internet to high speed, from the flip phone to the smartphone, and from the normal car to autonomous vehicles. Security access has also advanced from the keycard to the mobile credentials. There are many benefits to ditching your
Roughly every fifteen seconds a home intrusion is taken place in America. According to safewise.com, well over two million homes fall victim to burglary. Home invaders usually try to find the easiest access to a home. Unusually over one-third of homes break-ins occur via unlocked front door or window. Alarmingly a very low percentage of
Are you worried about your packages being stolen right from your front doorstep? During the holidays, the rate of package theft goes up significantly so it’s a good idea to take the necessary precautions to ensure everyone in the family has a great holiday! Installing security cameras pointing at your front door, hallway or driveway
A new policy for establishing greater transparency on the use of surveillance in Somerville went into effect. Mayor Joseph Curtalone signed an Executive Policy on Surveillance Technology which is believed to be the first of its kind in Massachusetts. A multi step process is now mandatory before technology can be purchases and operated in the
There are many different signs that you live in a dangerous neighborhood. Hearing sirens at night, trash littering the sidewalks, abandoned buildings and illegal activities are an indication that your neighborhood may not be as safe as you think! Here are some steps you can take to stay safe in a dangerous neighborhood. Know your
